Episode
Short Stuff: Chinatowns
16:31
Published: Wed Jun 09 2021
Description
If you live in a major city in the USA, you probably have a Chinatown. Listen in and learn all about these unique cultural staples today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Join two best friends as they cover a range of money-saving topics, from grocery shopping hacks to income-boosting strategies, all designed to help you make confident and informed decisions in these uncertain economic times.
00:00 - 01:51 (01:51)
Summary
Join two best friends as they cover a range of money-saving topics, from grocery shopping hacks to income-boosting strategies, all designed to help you make confident and informed decisions in these uncertain economic times.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Chinatowns
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Chinese immigrants in 19th century San Francisco created vibrant communities in the face of discrimination and prejudice.
01:51 - 09:13 (07:21)
Summary
Chinese immigrants in 19th century San Francisco created vibrant communities in the face of discrimination and prejudice. Although they were initially tolerated, the Page law of 1875, which prevented Chinese men from bringing their wives and children, resulted in a 20-to-1 ratio of men to women in Chinatown.
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Chinatowns in the United States were once viewed as a source of fear and prejudice.
09:14 - 14:00 (04:46)
Summary
Chinatowns in the United States were once viewed as a source of fear and prejudice. As anti-Asian violence decreased, Chinatowns became a tourist attraction, but the concentration of one ethnicity in a single location made them vulnerable to xenophobic attacks.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Chinatowns
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Rising living costs in the city has become a challenge for residents, forcing people to move to the suburbs for lower cost of living.
14:00 - 16:25 (02:25)
Summary
Rising living costs in the city has become a challenge for residents, forcing people to move to the suburbs for lower cost of living. But for those that choose to stay in the city, it can be difficult to afford some amenities that only accept cash.